Matthias de Ferrieres, CEO of Stark Group Pte Ltd has newly appointed Regine Lai to spearhead its innovation lab. Insurance Republic (www.insurance-republic.com).Regine Lai, Managing Director of Insurance Republic is a Singaporean who has made her entrepreneurial mark across Asia and Europe over the last 10 years; specialising in brand consulting for retail, banking & finance and insurance entities, she will be in charge of business & operational development.Insurance Republic aims at disrupting the industry through the implementation of cutting edge innovation.

It is a strategic move to complement the current offerings of Stark Group and act as its ideation arm. It encompasses R&D and captive operational solutions that on board insurers into the digital era with enthusiasm and positivity. It takes pride on being the first independent & collaborative InsurTech Lab, partnering with its historical IT suppliers and the FinTech community. Insurance Republic is currently beta testing its first app that will guaranty innovative support to the insurance intermediaries. Regine will lead its launch in the coming weeks.

“I am confident that with such in-house capability and expertise, we will see traditional insurance products reinvented & optimized. It is a great opportunity for me to participate differently yet fully to the strategy of STARK GROUP: Disrupting the insurance industry through creative digitalisation & innovative distribution. Stay tuned, you might be surprised!”​For contact:www.insurance-republic.comregine@stark-grp.com